6 pairs
Romans 1:16 declares the gospel as the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, which aligns with 1 Corinthians 1:18 where the message of the cross is described as the power of God to those being saved.
Thematic focusGospel, Salvation, Power of God.
Romans 1:17 cites Habakkuk 2:4, 'The righteous shall live by faith,' establishing the foundational principle of justification by faith.
Thematic focusFaith, Righteousness, Justification.
Romans 1:20 speaks of God's invisible attributes being clearly seen through creation, which parallels Psalm 19:1 where the heavens declare the glory of God.
Thematic focusCreation, Revelation, God's Attributes.
Romans 1:24 describes God giving people over to impurity due to their sinful desires, similar to Ephesians 4:19 where people are given over to sensuality and impurity.
Thematic focusSin, Judgment, Human Depravity.
Romans 1:25 discusses exchanging the truth of God for a lie, reminiscent of Genesis 3:5 where the serpent deceives Eve, leading to the fall.
Thematic focusDeception, Idolatry, Truth vs. Lies.
Romans 1:32 lists sins deserving of death, similar to the works of the flesh listed in Galatians 5:19-21, which also lead to exclusion from the kingdom of God.
Thematic focusSin, Consequences, Moral Law.